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1st Time for New Seats

We took the canoe out this morning to try out the new seats, and I needed the extra paddle power to get up stream to check out a possible camping spot. This part of the local river is wide, shallow and swift, and I knew she was up to the challenge. We paddled up stream and followed along on the left side of the island up to the up stream end.

Yes I do have the seats like that and the dolly wheels. I use them once in awhile, but I thought about making some back rests that look like these, or similar. The dolly wheels are sure handy instead of carry the canoe. I found a place where I can leisurely spend 4 or 5 hours on the river, and then put my dolly wheels on and it's maybe a mile or so on a trail back to the vehicle. Plus I get some exercise. Of course getting through a thick grass field is a bit rough.

Making little progress. I have some sawmill cut cherry wood in my basement, and it is a little lighter, in weight, then the oak I used for the seats. I first made a template from some scrap wood. Using masking tape and cardboard, I cut and altered the scrap piece so it would fit nicely to the seat. Then I traced around it on the wood I selected. I have yet to figure out the hinge pin mechanism. I thought I would attach an adjustable strap from frame to back rest frame, so I could recline the seat for comfort. After I figure out the hinge, I'll be ready to sand, apply finish and weave the cane. What I like most about it is it's reversible. I can switch it around for when I go solo.

That's a classy seat for a canoe. I didn't know that there is a special seat that you can buy because over here the seat is just the plank of wood and nothing fancy. But I guess you have those special seats for comfort which is expensive. How I would like to ride in that canoe just to take my selfie on that canoe seat.